This 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 was sold and registered to the first owner in Illinois where it remained until moving to California in 2016. It shows 32k original miles and was acquired by the seller in 2020. Finished in Imperial Red (582) over Beige Leather (265), power is provided by a 5.0-liter M119 DOHC V8 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Factory equipment includes a removable hardtop in Imperial Red (582), a black power soft top, Xenon headlamps, remote central locking, heated seats, automatic climate control and a Bose stereo with a CD changer. The included Carfax report shows three owners from new and some service records. The seller notes the following services to have been performed under their care: new front top hydraulics, a new battery, regular annual oil services, and new tires. This SL500 is now offered by the current owner and seller with two remote keys, the original manufacturer’s literature, the original window sticker, a hardtop hoist, an OEM wind deflector, the original 16" wheels, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title.

The exterior is finished in it's original Imperial Red (582) paint with matching lower body cladding and a paint-matched removable hardtop. Exterior features include a power folding Black soft top, Xenon HID headlamps, front and rear fog lamps, heated and power-adjustable door mirrors and remote central locking. The owner reports the soft top to be original to the car and displays well with a clear rear window and no snags or tears. The included Carfax report shows a clean history free from accidents or damage and the nose of the car shows light rock chips. Detailed photos of the exterior can be found in the gallery along with a thorough video. The rear window of the soft top is noted by the seller to be original and clear. 

Authentic staggered 18” AMG Style I Monoblock wheels are mounted and wear Continental ExtremeContact tires measuring 245/40 and 255/35 front to rear. Additional standard equipment includes ASR slip control and ESP stability control. A full-size spare is located in the trunk and factory tools accompany the car along with a set of the original 16" wheels that originally came on the car. 

The cabin is upholstered in Beige Leather (265) with a contrasting upper dashboard and Burl Walnut wood trim which lines the center console, gear selector, steering wheel and door panels. Both seats are heated with 10-way power adjustability and three-position memory. Additional interior amenities include a power tilt/telescope steering column, automatic climate control, cruise control, a pop-up roll bar, a 6-speaker Bose audio system, a trunk-mounted 6-disc CD changer, and an original Becker head unit.

A leather-wrapped steering wheel fronts analog instrumentation consisting of a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock and gauges for fuel level, fuel economy, coolant temperature and oil pressure. The digital odometer currently shows 32k miles from new.

This R129 roadster is powered by a 5.0-liter M119 DOHC V8 engine which is rated for 315 horsepower and 347 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. The seller notes the following services to have been performed under their care: new front top hydraulics, a new battery, regular annual oil services, and new Continental tires.

The Carfax report shows three owners from new along with linear mileage updates and a clean history. This SL500 is now offered by the current owner and seller with two remote keys, the original manufacturer’s literature, the original window sticker, a hardtop hoist, an OEM wind deflector, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title.

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